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NASA's Artemis missions promise a return to the moon—but when?
Key takeaway
NASA plans to send astronauts around the Moon this April in a test flight for future Artemis lunar missions, bringing people closer to returning to the Moon after a long absence.
Quick Explainer
NASA plans to launch Artemis II, a mission to fly astronauts around the moon, in April 2026. The 10-day test flight will prepare for future Artemis missions that aim to land humans on the lunar surface.
